Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Chevrolet Impala has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 607 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 330 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 49 complaints
- Air Bags 33 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 31 complaints
Of the 607 complaints on file, 39 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 607 complaints, owners report 31 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Chevrolet Impala suffers from significant reliability issues, with 609 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns, particularly around the electrical system and steering. The high volume of electrical system complaints indicates potential frequent problems. Overall data suggests below-average reliability, though there is limited specific detail on typical failure mileages or costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| steering system | Unknown | $400–$1,600 | common |
| transmission | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flushes
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition issues
- Steering looseness or noise
- Transmission slipping
- Irregular braking feel
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.